Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
74 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
September 18, 2025
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy
- License number
- 1644103
- Location
- 2001 N VALLEY MILLS DR, Waco, TX 76710
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.0/100
- Inspection record
- 74 inspections, last inspected September 18, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
116
Total Violations
Sep 18, 2025
Last Inspection
50
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (116)
One infant's feeding instructions were last updated in July.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-25
One infant's feeding instructions were last updated in July.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-25
One infant's feeding instructions were last updated in July.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-25
One infant's feeding instructions were last updated in July.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-25
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that two children left their class, got outside the daycare, and were outside unsupervised for approximately six minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-09
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that two children left their class, got outside the daycare, and were outside unsupervised for approximately six minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-09
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that two children left their class, got outside the daycare, and were outside unsupervised for approximately six minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-09
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that two children left their class, got outside the daycare, and were outside unsupervised for approximately six minutes.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-09
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she reached into a bowl of food intended for children, ate some, and then served the children from the same bowl.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver did not relate to children with respect and patience when the caregiver snatched a child's cup of milk away and spoke to the children in an impatient, disrespectful tone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver disciplined two children by not letting them finish eating their meal after one of the children spilled a cup of milk.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver roughly grabbed a child out of her chair and pulled her away from the table.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver was using a cell phone while supervising children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver did not relate to children with respect and patience when the caregiver snatched a child's cup of milk away and spoke to the children in an impatient, disrespectful tone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver was using a cell phone while supervising children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver did not relate to children with respect and patience when the caregiver snatched a child's cup of milk away and spoke to the children in an impatient, disrespectful tone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver disciplined two children by not letting them finish eating their meal after one of the children spilled a cup of milk.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver roughly grabbed a child out of her chair and pulled her away from the table.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she reached into a bowl of food intended for children, ate some, and then served the children from the same bowl.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver was using a cell phone while supervising children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver did not relate to children with respect and patience when the caregiver snatched a child's cup of milk away and spoke to the children in an impatient, disrespectful tone.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver disciplined two children by not letting them finish eating their meal after one of the children spilled a cup of milk.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver roughly grabbed a child out of her chair and pulled her away from the table.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver was using a cell phone while supervising children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver roughly grabbed a child out of her chair and pulled her away from the table.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she reached into a bowl of food intended for children, ate some, and then served the children from the same bowl.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver disciplined two children by not letting them finish eating their meal after one of the children spilled a cup of milk.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
During the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to determine that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she reached into a bowl of food intended for children, ate some, and then served the children from the same bowl.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
There was expired medication and medication that children were no longer using stored in the office. This was corrected during the inspection when the medication was disposed of.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was expired medication and medication that children were no longer using stored in the office. This was corrected during the inspection when the medication was disposed of.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was expired medication and medication that children were no longer using stored in the office. This was corrected during the inspection when the medication was disposed of.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was expired medication and medication that children were no longer using stored in the office. This was corrected during the inspection when the medication was disposed of.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation's last annual fire inspection was done on 10/3/23.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18
The operation's last annual fire inspection was done on 10/3/23.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18
The operation's last annual fire inspection was done on 10/3/23.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18
The operation's last annual fire inspection was done on 10/3/23.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-18
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child was able to get into a storage room that was secured from the inside with a block of wood before the child's caregiver intervened.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when she dragged a child to her, lifted him by one arm, and carried him across the room by one arm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when she dragged a child to her, lifted him by one arm, and carried him across the room by one arm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child was able to get into a storage room that was secured from the inside with a block of wood before the child's caregiver intervened.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when she dragged a child to her, lifted him by one arm, and carried him across the room by one arm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child was able to get into a storage room that was secured from the inside with a block of wood before the child's caregiver intervened.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline when she dragged a child to her, lifted him by one arm, and carried him across the room by one arm.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28
During the investigation, there was sufficient evidence found to determine that a child was able to get into a storage room that was secured from the inside with a block of wood before the child's caregiver intervened.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28
The operation did not have a policy informing parents that an animal is present on the premesis.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-14
The operation did not have a policy informing parents that an animal is present on the premesis.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-14
The operation did not have a policy informing parents that an animal is present on the premesis.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-14
The operation did not have a policy informing parents that an animal is present on the premesis.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-14
The playscape, in the playground area, is designed for children 3 years old and older. During the inspection children 18 months to 2 years old were observed on the playscape. The Director placed another caregiver on the playground to assist with providing the children with alternate activities and the children were removed from the playscape.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-02
The playscape, in the playground area, is designed for children 3 years old and older. During the inspection children 18 months to 2 years old were observed on the playscape. The Director placed another caregiver on the playground to assist with providing the children with alternate activities and the children were removed from the playscape.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-02
The playscape, in the playground area, is designed for children 3 years old and older. During the inspection children 18 months to 2 years old were observed on the playscape. The Director placed another caregiver on the playground to assist with providing the children with alternate activities and the children were removed from the playscape.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-02
The playscape, in the playground area, is designed for children 3 years old and older. During the inspection children 18 months to 2 years old were observed on the playscape. The Director placed another caregiver on the playground to assist with providing the children with alternate activities and the children were removed from the playscape.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-02
It was determined the caregiver did not have the appropriate proximity to the children in order to intervene, during the times the children were biting. The ratio in the classroom was 4 to 1. At times, the classroom had 2 caregivers and biting was still occurring frequently.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-02
It was determined the caregiver did not have the appropriate proximity to the children in order to intervene, during the times the children were biting. The ratio in the classroom was 4 to 1. At times, the classroom had 2 caregivers and biting was still occurring frequently.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-02
It was determined the caregiver did not have the appropriate proximity to the children in order to intervene, during the times the children were biting. The ratio in the classroom was 4 to 1. At times, the classroom had 2 caregivers and biting was still occurring frequently.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-02
It was determined the caregiver did not have the appropriate proximity to the children in order to intervene, during the times the children were biting. The ratio in the classroom was 4 to 1. At times, the classroom had 2 caregivers and biting was still occurring frequently.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-02
Based on evidence obtained, it was determined a caregiver will tap children harshly on their shoulder with an open hand, when they do not follow directions given.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-13
Based on the evidence obtained it was determined a Caregiver will yell at the children in the classroom when they do not listen to instruction and loses her patience.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-13
Based on the evidence obtained it was determined a Caregiver will yell at the children in the classroom when they do not listen to instruction and loses her patience.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-13
Based on evidence obtained, it was determined a caregiver will tap children harshly on their shoulder with an open hand, when they do not follow directions given.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-13
Based on evidence obtained, it was determined a caregiver will tap children harshly on their shoulder with an open hand, when they do not follow directions given.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-13
Based on the evidence obtained it was determined a Caregiver will yell at the children in the classroom when they do not listen to instruction and loses her patience.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-13
Based on the evidence obtained it was determined a Caregiver will yell at the children in the classroom when they do not listen to instruction and loses her patience.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-13
Based on evidence obtained, it was determined a caregiver will tap children harshly on their shoulder with an open hand, when they do not follow directions given.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-13
During an investigation, sufficient evidence was found that a child was abused.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08
During an investigation, it was determined a child was hit on the thigh by the open hand of a caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08
During an investigation, it was determined a child was hit on the thigh by the open hand of a caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08
During an investigation, it was determined a child was hit on the thigh by the open hand of a caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08
During an investigation, sufficient evidence was found that a child was abused.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08
During an investigation, sufficient evidence was found that a child was abused.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08
During an investigation, sufficient evidence was found that a child was abused.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08
During an investigation, it was determined a child was hit on the thigh by the open hand of a caregiver.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-09-08
Observed children in care transition from outdoor play to nap time without washing hands prior to going to cots. This was corrected by the caregiver taking children to the restroom to wash hands.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Observed children in care transition from outdoor play to nap time without washing hands prior to going to cots. This was corrected by the caregiver taking children to the restroom to wash hands.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Observed children in care transition from outdoor play to nap time without washing hands prior to going to cots. This was corrected by the caregiver taking children to the restroom to wash hands.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Observed children in care transition from outdoor play to nap time without washing hands prior to going to cots. This was corrected by the caregiver taking children to the restroom to wash hands.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify parents allegations that placed a child at risk.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-23
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify licensing of allegations that placed a child at risk
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-23
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify parents allegations that placed a child at risk.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-23
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify licensing of allegations that placed a child at risk
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-23
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify parents allegations that placed a child at risk.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-23
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify licensing of allegations that placed a child at risk
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-23
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify licensing of allegations that placed a child at risk
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-23
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that the operation did not notify parents allegations that placed a child at risk.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-23
During the inspection the infant bottles were not labeled. This was corrected by the caregiver labeling the bottles.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection the last fire marshal inspection was completed in July 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-30
During the inspection it was found that the last gas inpsection was completed in March 2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-30
During the inspection the children records were missing the following required documents: Immunizations and health statements
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-27
During the inspection it was found that the personnel files were not being maintained and the following required documents were missing: date of hire, proof of pre-service exemption, orientation, high school diplomas, proof of trainings within the first 90 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-27
During the inspection the children records were missing the following required documents: Immunizations and health statements
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-27
During the inspection the last fire marshal inspection was completed in July 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-30
During the inspection the last fire marshal inspection was completed in July 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-30
During the inspection it was found that the personnel files were not being maintained and the following required documents were missing: date of hire, proof of pre-service exemption, orientation, high school diplomas, proof of trainings within the first 90 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-27
During the inspection the infant bottles were not labeled. This was corrected by the caregiver labeling the bottles.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection it was found that the last gas inpsection was completed in March 2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-30
During the inspection the infant bottles were not labeled. This was corrected by the caregiver labeling the bottles.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection it was found that the personnel files were not being maintained and the following required documents were missing: date of hire, proof of pre-service exemption, orientation, high school diplomas, proof of trainings within the first 90 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-27
During the inspection it was found that the last gas inpsection was completed in March 2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-30
During the inspection the children records were missing the following required documents: Immunizations and health statements
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-27
During the inspection it was found that the personnel files were not being maintained and the following required documents were missing: date of hire, proof of pre-service exemption, orientation, high school diplomas, proof of trainings within the first 90 days.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-27
During the inspection the last fire marshal inspection was completed in July 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-30
During the inspection the infant bottles were not labeled. This was corrected by the caregiver labeling the bottles.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection it was found that the last gas inpsection was completed in March 2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-30
During the inspection the children records were missing the following required documents: Immunizations and health statements
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-27
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was found that the operation did not notify licensing within the required timeframe of a child injured at the operation and going to the emergency room for medical care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-18
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was found that the operation did not notify licensing within the required timeframe of a child injured at the operation and going to the emergency room for medical care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-18
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was found that the operation did not notify licensing within the required timeframe of a child injured at the operation and going to the emergency room for medical care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-18
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was found that the operation did not notify licensing within the required timeframe of a child injured at the operation and going to the emergency room for medical care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-18
The operation did not have documentation that the consumer product safety had been reviewed with the required time frame.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-12
Observed infants sleeping in a room next to the infant playroom with a wall that blocks the view of infants sleeping and the caregiver was observed on the playroom side leaving the infants unspervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-09
Observed infants sleeping in a room next to the infant playroom with a wall that blocks the view of infants sleeping and the caregiver was observed on the playroom side leaving the infants unspervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-09
The operation did not have documentation that the consumer product safety had been reviewed with the required time frame.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-12
Observed infants sleeping in a room next to the infant playroom with a wall that blocks the view of infants sleeping and the caregiver was observed on the playroom side leaving the infants unspervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-09
The operation did not have documentation that the consumer product safety had been reviewed with the required time frame.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-12
Observed infants sleeping in a room next to the infant playroom with a wall that blocks the view of infants sleeping and the caregiver was observed on the playroom side leaving the infants unspervised.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-09
The operation did not have documentation that the consumer product safety had been reviewed with the required time frame.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy's safety grade?
Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy have?
Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy has 116 total violations on record, including 92 critical, 24 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy last inspected?
Kingdom Kids Day Care & Academy was last inspected on September 18, 2025.